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Get out and about on the Eastside (7/19-7/24)
Hola Boyle Heights! Your community reporter, Alex Medina, is here to share some happenings in and around the neighborhood to get you out and about!. July is a special month for me because it’s when I joined the Beat in 2015. Oh, how time flies. It also means we’re getting close to the one year anniversary of our Happenings in the Heights newsletter, and next year, we’re going to be celebrating our organization’s quinceañera. This program means a lot to me, and I hope we’ve been able to have a positive impact in your life in one way or another. Por y para la comunidad, siempre.
Studio City Metro stabbing: Defense questions mental competency of suspect in fatal attack
LOS ANGELES - Criminal proceedings were suspended Thursday for a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman on a Metro B (Red) Line train in the Studio City area, with the defense questioning his mental competency. Elliott Tramel Nowden, 46, is charged with murder and first-degree robbery in connection with...
Pedestrian fatally struck by car
A pedestrian was fatally injured when struck by an automobile late Wednesday night in Garden Grove. According to Traffic Investigator John Yergler of the GGPD, the incident took place in the 14300 block of Brookhurst Street (near 13th Street) and was reported to police at around 11:16 p.m. When officers...
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Names Dudamel Fellows For 2024/25 Season
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announced the conductors who have been selected to participate in the orchestra's prestigious Dudamel Fellowship Program for the 2024/25 season. Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, created the Dudamel Fellowship Program in 2009 to provide a unique opportunity...
Village Poets Welcomes Kathleen Travers, Poet Laureate of the Foothills, with Veteran Poet rg cantalupo
Village Poets presents Kathleen Travers and rg cantalupo on Sunday, July 28 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. In addition to the featured poets, two segments of open mic will be available and refreshments will be served. The Bolton Hall Museum is at 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. Kathleen...
L.A. County Board expansion could create majority-AAPI district
A proposal for revamping Los Angeles County government received support Thursday from two Congressional representatives, who say it could lead to a special district for the Asian American Pacific Islander community.
Authorities ID man fatally shot near South L.A.
LOS ANGELES – A man was shot to death near in an unincorporated area near the Vermont Knolls neighborhood and sheriff’s detectives Thursday are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Deputies were called at 11:26 p.m. Wednesday to 1300 block of 102nd Street, where they found the wounded...
Armed Robbery Suspect Livestreams High-Speed Police Chase With Baby In Car
An armed robbery suspect livestreamed a high-speed chase with police in Los Angeles, California, as he fled with his infant daughter in the car. On Wednesday (July 17) afternoon, police in Hawthorne began chasing a vehicle connected to an armed robbery earlier in the day in Beverly Hills. As the...
Authorities Announce New DNA Evidence in 2022 Murder of Karla Terron
When cousins “Karlita” and Karime were growing up in the City of San Fernando, the young girls were inseparable. They both attended San Fernando Elementary School, had fun playing games and teasing each other and giggled together all the time. Karime never expected the unimaginable loss and devastation...
The Impacts of Excessive Heat on Unsheltered Individuals in the Inland Empire and Beyond
Overview: The Inland Empire region of Southern California is experiencing record-breaking heat, which is particularly dangerous for the homeless population. The heat can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, which can lead to hospitalization or even death. The homeless population faces unique challenges in accessing cool centers and managing chronic conditions, and the state has cut funding for programs that address extreme heat. The region’s homeless population will continue to face this additional layer of complexity as temperatures are projected to rise for the remaining months of summer.
Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant
– The California Mid-State Fair announced that 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. Ashlee Holt, 18, of Paso Robles, was named 1st Runner Up, and Logan Rutherford, 21, of Paso Robles, was named 2nd Runner Up. Vanessa Pinedo, 18, of Paso Robles, won the Talent Competition with her Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.” Hailey Terrell, 17, of Templeton, won the Interview Competition.
California Traffic Rule 2024 Update: Understanding the Right Turn on Red Rule!
Driving in California can be an adventure, with its bustling highways and scenic routes. However, navigating the roads also requires a thorough understanding of the state’s traffic laws to ensure safety and avoid fines. One of the most significant updates in California traffic rules for 2024 concerns the “Right Turn on Red” (RTOR) rule. This blog aims to provide an in-depth look at the RTOR rule, the recent changes, and what drivers need to know to stay compliant.
Country singer Chris Young to take stage at California State Fair | July 18 events
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The 2024 California State Fair began Friday at Cal Expo. If you're already set on going to the fair and want a beeline to the ticket information page, click HERE. For everyone else, here's a schedule for what's happening Thursday. Remember, hours are subject to change.
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